Publications by authors named "Emma Fantin"
Article Synopsis
- Firefighters are exposed to harmful substances like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and flame retardants (FRs) during fires, and this study used silicone wristbands (SWBs) to measure these exposures in various settings related to fire stations and firefighters.
- The findings revealed that fire station areas generally had higher concentrations of low molecular weight PAHs and specific organophosphate flame retardants compared to office areas, with truck interiors showing particularly high levels.
- Exposure to these harmful substances was lower when firefighters did not respond to fires, but significantly increased in conditions involving heavy smoke, indicating the influence of both work environments and fire conditions on exposure levels.
